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Burney, Charles.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- A General History of Music, London: for the author (and sold by Payne & son etc), 1776-1789
- paper
first edition, 4 volumes, 4to (27 x 21cms), engraved portrait and frontispieces to volumes 1 & 3, engraved plates (including extensive music examples) and folding woodcuts, contemporary calf, rebacked, corners to volume 1 bumped [Hirsch, i 126]
Burney, The Present State of Music in France and Italy, London, T. Beckett, 1771; The Present State of Music in Germany, The Netherlands, and United Provinces...in two volumes, T. Beckett, J. Robson, and G. Robinson, 1773; first editions, 3 volumes, 8vo (c.19.5-20.5 x 12.5cms), indices, errata and advertisements, contemporary calf, spines in compartments, red-gilt labels, bookplates of Lady Frances Scott and Gerald Cooke, [Gregory & Bartlett, i, 48; RISM Écrits, p.192],
Burney, The Present State of Music in France and Italy, London, T. Beckett, 1771; The Present State of Music in Germany, The Netherlands, and United Provinces...in two volumes, T. Beckett, J. Robson, and G. Robinson, 1773; first editions, 3 volumes, 8vo (c.19.5-20.5 x 12.5cms), indices, errata and advertisements, contemporary calf, spines in compartments, red-gilt labels, bookplates of Lady Frances Scott and Gerald Cooke, [Gregory & Bartlett, i, 48; RISM Écrits, p.192],
Condition
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."